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bid
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- pronunciation:
- bId
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bids, bidding, bade, bid, bidden |
| definition 1: |
to say to.
He bid her good morning.- synonyms:
- say to, tell, wish
- similar words:
- greet
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| definition 2: |
to direct; command.
She bade him enter the room.- synonyms:
- command, direct, instruct, order, require, tell
- similar words:
- demand, dictate, insist, summon
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| definition 3: |
to offer.
He bid ten dollars for the table.- synonyms:
- offer, propose, submit, suggest
- similar words:
- advance, extend, pay
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| related words: |
ask, beckon, order |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an act of bidding.
Your bid for this rare antique is too low.- synonyms:
- offer, offering
- similar words:
- proposal, proposition
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| related words: |
go, overture |
| derivation: |
bidder (n.) |
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